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Fractal Design Terra vs NZXT H6 Flow

Researched, not hands-on tested.How we review ›

all judged against PC cases at a similar price

The NZXT H6 Flow scores 7.2/10 overall, ahead of the Fractal Design Terra at 5.6/10.

The NZXT H6 Flow leads on airflow and cooling, build and ease of building, space and compatibility and value.

They score the same on noise.

The biggest difference is airflow and cooling, where the NZXT H6 Flow scores 8/10 to the Fractal Design Terra's 5/10.

Fractal Design Terra

Fractal Design Terra

5.6/10verdict: good, not the best

The Fractal Design Terra is for builders who want a compact, well-finished Mini-ITX system and are happy to choose their own cooling. It suits people planning a full-size graphics card in a 10.4-litre case with an SFX or SFX-L power supply. It is a poorer fit for anyone who wants a big radiator, lots of storage or a roomy, forgiving build.

Typically about £174.95 in the UK when we researched itSearch Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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NZXT H6 Flow

NZXT H6 Flow

7.2/10verdict: good, not the best

The NZXT H6 Flow is for builders who want a mid-tower with strong cooling and an easy build. It suits gaming and general desktop systems with a graphics card, an air cooler or a top-mounted radiator, and only a few drives. It is less suited to storage-heavy builds or anyone who wants a quiet system at full fan speed.

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightFractal Design TerraNZXT H6 Flow
Airflow and cooling30%5/108/10
Build and ease of building20%7/108/10
Space and compatibility20%6/107/10
Noise15%5/105/10
Value15%5/107/10
Overall5.6/107.2/10

Specifications

SpecFractal Design TerraNZXT H6 Flow
Case type (mid tower, Micro-ATX, small form factor…)Small form factor case, 10.4 L (343 x 153 x 218 mm)Mid-tower, dual-chamber
Motherboard sizes supported (E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX)Mini-ITXATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
Maximum graphics card length (mm)322 mm maximum (drops to 200 mm if a 120 mm radiator is installed)Up to 365 mm (14.4 in)
Maximum CPU cooler height (mm)77 mm maximum with spine set for CPU clearance; 48 mm when configured for maximum GPU lengthUp to 163 mm (6.4 in)
Power supply type supported (ATX or SFX) and maximum PSU length (mm)SFX and SFX-L, maximum length 130 mmATX power supply type, up to 200 mm PSU clearance
Radiator support (e.g. 360mm top, 280mm front)One 120 mm side radiator slotTop up to 360 mm; rear up to 120 mm; top radiators up to 30 mm thick
Fans included and fan mountsNone included; one 120 mm bottom fan mountThree pre-installed F120Q 120 mm fans in the front-right position, 1,200 ± 240 RPM, 62.18 CFM, 25.1 dBA; top takes three 120 mm or two 140 mm; rear 120 mm included; bottom takes two 140 mm intake
Drive bays (3.5 and 2.5 inch)Two 2.5-inch mounts included; no 3.5-inch or 5.25-inch baysnot listed

Strengths and weaknesses

Fractal Design Terra

  • + Premium anodised aluminium build, with a solid walnut front option
  • + Room for graphics cards up to 322 mm
  • + Owners describe the build as easy
  • − No fans or dust filters included
  • − Weak AIO support and tight clearance for CPU cooling
  • − Two 2.5-inch mounts and no 3.5-inch bays

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want a 240 mm or larger radiator for liquid cooling
  • Anyone needing 3.5-inch drive bays or lots of internal storage
  • Builders who want a cooler and fans included, or a roomy, forgiving case
Read the full Fractal Design Terra review ›

NZXT H6 Flow

  • + Four fans included, with room for a 360 mm top radiator
  • + Owners praise thermal performance and easy cable management
  • + Fits GPUs up to 365 mm and coolers up to 163 mm
  • − Owners report limited drive storage support
  • − Owners report fan noise at high speed
  • − GPU temperatures rise when lower fan mounts are filled

Skip it if:

  • Builders who need space for several storage drives
  • Buyers who want a quiet system with the fans at full speed
  • Anyone who wants a fan or RGB controller included in the box
Read the full NZXT H6 Flow review ›

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